Frosted sugar cookies get dressed up the holidays. Decorated with two kinds of buttercream, festive sprinkles and candy canes, these buttery vanilla cookies are sure to become a family tradition.

These may be served as passed hors d’oeuvres or served as a first course (perhaps with a handful of very lightly dressed greens)—either way, they are sure to be a hit.

Risotto is such a simple and yet impressive holiday side dish. This recipe shows you how easy it is to make a basic risotto, that includes bacon, apple and goat cheese.

These sweet and savory nuts are the perfect topping for mashed sweet potatoes or added crunchy flavor to salads—and makes a great snack, too.

Holiday cheer... in a cookie! Share these moist and festive cookies with family and friends.

Re-think classic peppermint bark with this salty-sweet alternative. Perfect for gifting or sharing at festive holiday get-togethers, Chocolate Toffee Bark is a guaranteed hit. Top with toasted pine nuts (or your favorite nut) for extra crunch and flavor.

Classic whoopie pies get a fun and festive twist with peppermint buttercream. Dressed up with a dollop of chocolate ganache and crushed candy canes, these are a must for your holiday celebrations!

Get a head start on holiday baking with four festive cookies all from one cookie dough! Traditional shortbread cookies are transformed into vanilla cut-outs, jam-filled thumbprints, cappuccino sandwiches and confetti slice-and-bakes, all dolled-up for your holiday celebrations!